Architecture Intern - Summer 2026

ST Public Branding • Seattle, WA

8d • $22 - $39

About The Position

This is a paid internship, range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees. Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. Employee Assistance Program. Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays. Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. Tentative 2026 Internship Dates: Semester students: May 18th to July 24th Quarter students: June 15th to August 21st DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Sound Transit Architecture Group collaboratively oversees the design development and construction of public transit stations and maintenance facilities. Working with the consulting architects and engineering groups, the Architecture Group coordinates agency needs into building designs. The group touches all facets of Sound Transit’s facilities throughout the Puget Sound region – Link, Sounder, ST Express, and Tacoma Link. The Architectural Intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the team that focuses on the passenger experience through station design.

Requirements

• Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Architecture , Landscape Architecture , Urban Design , Planning or relevant two-year certificate.
• Demonstrated understanding of building construction elements and design features.
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work autonomously within a team environment.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of reading construction drawings.
• Interest in public transportation or infrastructure.
• General familiarity with building codes and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Architecture Team and agency stakeholders with a focus on information and data collection, as well as learning about the overall process of station design and construction.
• The internship may entail researching designs for existing and new stations to extract information and data which will inform future standards and assist in operational needs.
• The internship will primarily involve office work but may include field work such as construction site visits.
• Perform architectural design or product research, and special projects to support the design of ST stations and facilities.
• Collaborate on a group project for post-occupancy evaluation of selected transit facilities to inform future agency work.
• Assist with field observation over the internship’s duration, including construction site visits.
• Documentation of built facilities and assisting in organization of ST’s project library.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period.
• Up to 2 floating holidays.
• Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
• work-life balance
• opportunities for professional development
• recognition from your colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree